Funinna, please let me steal your heart!

【Rock Jade Cup】

[Information: This treasure was created by a master craftsman in Liyue, based on a cup once used by the Geo Archon, but with modern elements added.]

Its exquisite craftsmanship even earned praise from the Rock King himself. Legend has it that the cup is indestructible; no scratch or dent will appear on it, and any wine immersed in it will become fragrant and sweet...

[*This treasure is not very large.*]

[This treasure will appear at the banquet hosted by Franwright.]

[Item Rarity: A]

[Fixed points: 300]

A-rank... What exactly is an S-rank treasure?

Donning a mask, Luna leaped into the moonlit night.

at the same time.

Navia stared silently at the notice in her hand.

"Since I've been invited to the stage, how can I refuse? But if I want to dance with wolves, I need to think carefully about whether I have the strength and courage to match them—the treasure 'Rock Jade Cup' will be mine tonight at eight o'clock."

Signed: Phantom Thief White Cat.

41: Dancing with wolves...dancing with cats

"Young Miss, you're reading the phantom thief's announcement letter again."

It was her two servants who brought Navia back to her senses.

She said softly, "Yes, the genuine article does indeed have a unique, indescribable feel..."

It felt like the phantom thief, Shiroko, had actually jumped in and issued a challenge? She couldn't quite describe this vague yet unique feeling.

Navia put away the announcement letter and looked towards the scene.

The banquet was packed with people; if the phantom thief White Cat were to arrive, it would pose a security risk.

After all, although she doesn't harm innocent people, she likes to jump out of windows, and the window glass will shatter everywhere!

It's impossible that we can't just use the main entrance...

If a phantom thief openly enters through the main entrance, can he still be considered a phantom thief?

But there's no way to get them to leave.

Silver crossed his arms and said, "We're all human."

"Yes, and they're all after the Phantom Thief."

As soon as the Franwright family spread the word that they had received the notice, all sorts of people flocked to them.

Newspaper reporter.

An unknown nobleman.

Curious viewers who want to see the phantom thief in person.

and also--

"When the phantom thief arrives, we'll all shout together, 'Welcome, Miss Phantom Thief!'"

"Yes!"

"Practice with me! One, two, three!"

"Welcome, Miss Phantom Thief!"

...and groups whose origins are unknown, etc.

Navia asked, puzzled, "What's going on with them?"

“They seem to be fans of Phantom Thief White Cat,” Myles explained.

fan?

It's not hard to understand why Luna has fans, because she's a really nice person, beautiful, and incredibly talented.

But do criminals like phantom thieves also have fans?

Navia's puzzlement and confusion deepened, and Silver also adjusted his sunglasses, asking with deep doubt:

Why would someone idolize a phantom thief?

"It's probably because the phantom thief did something righteous last time, but of course, we can't rule out the possibility that someone deliberately pushed it."

After hearing this, Navia understood.

"...Are there others who want the fame of a phantom thief?" she pondered.

Myles said calmly, "I'm afraid so. The phantom thief is a well-known figure in Fontainebleau now. With just a little media coverage, she will become an 'idol' for young people."

"In this way, many people can take this opportunity to climb on the shoulders of the phantom thief and make money."

He, being from the older generation, understood this situation all too well.

After all, there were many unidentified individuals behind the scenes pushing and fueling the Carles incident.

"Even if her reputation is ruined and she falls from grace, they can still make money..."

"This is the shadow that the stage lights cannot reach, young lady."

Silver also fell silent.

After a few seconds, Silver spoke up: "Mr. Carles... back then, there were also many signs that a considerable number of people were pushing for the situation to escalate maliciously."

Navia pursed her lips.

The shadows that the light can't reach, Lulu... As my partner, I'll have to protect her well from now on.

Because she will always be on stage.

She made up her mind, took a breath, and patted her cheeks.

"Speaking of which, what are those things on both sides?" she asked curiously.

Long tables were set up on both sides of the banquet, all covered with white cloth, so that it was impossible to see what was inside.

But it was clearly not food for the guests to enjoy.

Silver shook his head: "I don't know, I can't tell what it is."

Miles: "The Franwright family doesn't show it to everyone either."

Navia seemed lost in thought.

Could this be...?

Just then, the banquet doors were suddenly pushed open, and the room fell silent as if a deathly silence had been imposed upon it.

She appeared at the door.

"The Phantom Thief...the white cat..."

Someone murmured to themselves.

Navia looked on in surprise. The platinum-gold clothing, the dazzling golden hair... and the familiar smile on his lips—it was undoubtedly the Phantom Thief White Cat himself.

How did they actually walk in through the main entrance?

This... doesn't make sense, does it? What happened to the phantom thief never using the main entrance?

"Come on, everyone, let's shout together!"

"Welcome, Miss Phantom Thief!"

Luna glanced at them but ignored them.

The silent contempt caused the voiced "fans" to change their expressions, first turning white and then red, seemingly both ashamed and furious.

That's outrageous! They're her fans!

"That damned phantom thief, he really did show up!"

Hearing this, Luna laughed even harder: "Look at what you're saying, isn't everyone gathered here for me?"

Right.

These are her true fans.

Those things don't count, and she has no intention of becoming anyone's idol as a phantom thief, nor will she respond to anyone's expectations.

She's only here to steal the treasure.

"Although I have no interest in any of you here, since I have been invited to this banquet, I still have to observe the most basic etiquette."

Luna bowed and said, "The phantom thief, White Cat, will steal the treasures here tonight."

As soon as he finished speaking, a round of applause suddenly rang out.

"As expected of Fontaine's most famous phantom thief, your courage and willpower are beyond my imagination. I thought you would be complacent about the adulation of others, but it seems I underestimated you."

Elle Franwright clapped her hands as she slowly walked down the steps. Beside her stood her husband.

“You’re a complete thief,” she said with a smile.

"Thanks for the compliment."

I wasn't praising you—

Luna smiled and said, "But you need me, don't you?"

Aier's expression darkened.

At this moment, the banquet has become a stage, and the audience's attention must be focused on her. If she is humiliatingly defeated, then everything in the Franwright family will cease to exist.

But this woman.....

Her words, actions, every glance, and every smile possessed a captivating charm that made it impossible to look away.